Long awaited sports (well… football) post

Here it is sports fans, the sports post! A long time coming, I’m sorry. I also have to admit that, while I used to play football (of course we called it soccer because we are heathens), basketball, and softball (boo on not being allowed to play baseball), I am not much of a, as I like to joke, “sportsball” fan. I would rather play than watch, definitely. I am experimenting more with sports, Seattle has a huge fan-base for its FC, The Sounders; and I have enjoyed a few games at the stadium. I have also allowed my more sporty friends to subject (I mean expose) me to American football, hockey, and World Cup Soccer on TV. So, excuse my ignorance, please, and comment below if you have helpful knowledge of sportiness (or just footballness – as that’s what this post focuses on) in Bergen.

My fellow-Seattlites cheering for the home team. Image: http://seattlesportscentral.com/category/sounders-fc/

Bergen Studentidrettslag (BSI)

BSI (translates to Bergen College Sports), a sports organization with about 2,400 members, is open to all students in Bergen. Keep in mind, though, that some of these may be Norwegian-speaking teams. BSI offers a wide variety of sports including Handball, Volleyball, Lacrosse, Rugby, Sailing and more!

BSI Women’s Football

The BSI Ladies Football team trains twice weekly (Tuesdays 20.30-22.00 and Thursdays 16.00-17.30), plays league matches, as well as socializing as a team. Interested in playing? You can check out their blog, BSI jentefotball or join their Facebook group BSI jentefotball.

Juristforeningens studentidrettslag (JIL)

Studying law? You can join a sports organization, Juristforeningens studentidrettslag (Jurist Association’s student sports clubs), with your fellow law students! Although, I don’t see information about the sports groups up on their page yet, you can explore their site here, and email to ask about their sports groups at idrett@juristforeningen.com